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The Minister shall begin the Evening Worship by reading one or more of the follow- 
ing, or other, Sentences from Scripture. 

/^ RACE be unto you, and peace, from God our 
vU' Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ. Phil. 
i. 2. 

Let my prayer be set forth as mcense before thee ; 
The lifting up of my hands as the evening sacrifice. 
Psalm cxh. 2. 

For from the rising of the sun even unto the going 
down of the same my name is great among the Gen- 
tiles ; and in every place incense is offered unto my 
name, and a pure offering: for my name is great among 
the Gentiles, saith the Lord of hosts. Mai. i. 11. 

But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true 
worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in 
truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him. 
God is a spirit: and they that worship him must 
worship him in spirit and in truth. St. John iv. 23, 24. 

O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness. 
Psalm xcvi. 9. 

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2 OBDEB FOB E VEXING WOBSHIP. 

Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of 
my heart be acceptable in thy sight, 

O Lord J my strength and my redeemer. Psalm 
xix. 14. 

O magnify the Lord with me, 

And let us exalt his name together. Psalm 
xxxiv. 3. 

The Lord is nigh unto all them that call upon him, 

To all that call upon him in truth. 

He w^ill fulfil the desire of them that fear him ; 

He also will hear their cry, and will save them. 
Psalm cxlv. 18, 19. 

Our help is in the name of the Lord, 

AYho made heaven and earth. Psalm cxxiv. 8. 

Many there be that say, Who will show us any 
good? 

Lord, lift thou up the light of thy countenance 
upon us. Psalm iv. (3, 

Give ear to my words, O Lord, 

Consider my meditation. 

Hearken unto the voice of my cry, my King, and 
my God: 

For unto thee do I pray. Psalm v. 1,2. 

Come ye, and let us walk in the light of the 
Lord. And he will teach us of his ways, and we Avill 
walk in his paths. Isaiah ii. 5, 3. 

The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit : 

A broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt 
not despise. Psalm li. 17. 



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Blessed are they that hunger and thh^st after right- 
eousness : for they shall be filled St, Matt. y. 6. 

If we say that we have no sm^ we deceive our- 
selveSj and the truth is not in us. If we confess our 
sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins, 
and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 1 St. John 
i. 8, 9. 

Him who knew no sin he made to be sin on our 
behalf; that we might become the righteousness of 
God in him. 2 Cor. v. 21. 

In whom we have our redemption through his 
blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to 
the riches of his grace. Eph. i. 7. 

Having then a great high priest, who hath passed 
through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold 
fast our confession. For we have not a high priest 
that cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmi- 
ties ; but one that hath been in all points .tempted like 
as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore draw near 
with boldness unto the throne of grace, that we may 
receive mercy, and may find grace to help us in time of 
need. Heb. iv. 14-16. 

If ye then, being evil, know how to give good 
gifts unto your children, how much more shall your 
heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask 
Him. St. Luke xi. 13. 

Ask, and it shall be given you; seek and ye shall 
find; knock and it shall be opened unto you. St. Luke 
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4. OBDEB FOB EVEXIXG WOBSHIP. 

If then ye were raised together with Christ, seek 
the tilings that are above, where Christ is, seated on 
the right hand of God. Col. iii. 1. 

For as many as are led by the Spirit of Crod, these 
are sons of God. For ye received not the spirit of 
bondage again nnto fear; bnt ye received the spirit 
of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father. Rom. viii. 
14, 15. 

And the Spirit and the bride say. Come. And he 
that heareth, let him say. Come. And he that is 
athirst, let him come: he that will, let him take the 
water of life freely. Rev. xxii. 17. 

If I say, Snrely the darkness shall overwhelm me, 

And the light abont me shall be night ; 

Even the darkness hideth not fi^om thee, 

But the night shineth as the day. Psalm cxxxix. 
11, 12. 

And they constrained him, saying. Abide with us : 
for it is toward evening, and the day is now far spent. 
And he went in to abide with them. And it came to 
pass, when he had sat down with them to meat, he took 
the bread, and blessed it, and brake, and gave to 
them. And their eyes were opened, and they knew 
him; and he vanished out of their sight. St. Luke 
xxiv. 29-31. 

I am come a light into the world, that whosoever 
believeth on me may not abide in the darkness. 
St. John xii. 46. 



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Then this Prayer, the Minister first saying, 

A LMIGHTY God, unto whom all hearts are open, 
-^-^ all desires kaown, and from whom no secrets are 
hid; Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspira- 
tion of Thy Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love 
Thee, and worthily magnify Thy holy Name ; through 
Christ our Lord. 

Here, and at the end of each of these Prayers, let the Congregation say. Amen. 
Or this Prayer. 

ALMIGHTY and everlasting God, who art always 
more ready to hear than we to pray, and art wont 
to give more than either we desire or deserve; Pour 
down upon us the abundance of Thy mercy; forgi\dng 
us those things whereof our conscience is afraid, and 
giving us those good things which we are not worthy 
to ask, but through the merits and mediation of Jesus 
Christ, Thy Son, our Lord. Amen. 

Or this. 

O ALMIGHTY God, from whom cometh down 
every good and perfect gift, and who pourest out 
on all who desire it the Spirit of grace and supplica- 
tion; Deliver us, when we draw nigh to Thee, from 
coldness of heart and wanderings of mind; that with 
steadfast thoughts and kindled affections we may wor- 
ship Thee in spirit and in truth; through Jesus Christ 
our Lord. Amen. 



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Then the Lord's Prayer, the Congregation repeating it with the Minister. 

OUR Father which art m heaven. Hallowed be Thy 
Xame. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done 
in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily 
bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our 
debtors. And lead us not into temptation; but deliver 
us from evil : For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, 
and the glory, for ever. Amen. 

Then likewise he shall say, 

O Lord, open Thou our lips. 

Answe7\ And our mouth shall show forth Thy 
praise. 

Here, all standing up, the Minister shall say, 

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son : and to the 
Holy Ghost; 

Answer. As it was in the beginning, is now, and 
ever shall be : world ^\dthout end. Amen. 

Minister. Praise ye the Lord. 

Ansiver. The Lord's name be praised. 

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Grlory be to | God • on | high || and on earth | peace • good | will 

towards | men. 
We praise Thee, we bless Thee we | wor • ship | Thee || we glorify Thee, 

we give thanks to | Thee • for | Thy • great | glory. 



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Thou that takest ?i>way the | sins * of the | world || have mero^Y up | on • 

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Thou that takest iiway the | sins * of the | world || re | ceive * our | 

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Thou only, O Christ with the | Ho • ly | Ghost || art most high in the 
glory • of I God • the | Father || A | men. 



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Then shall be read a Lesson of Holy Scripture. 

Then shall be sung, or said, the following Psalm, the Congregation standing. 

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From Psalm c. 

O be joyful in the Lord \ all • ye | lands || serve the Lord with gladness, 

and come h^fore His | pres • enee | with • a | song. 
Be ye sure that the Lord | He • is | God || It is He that hatli made us, 

and not we ourselves; we are His people, and the | slieep • of | 

His • — I pasture. 
O go your way into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His j courts • 

with I praise || be thankful unto Him and | speak • good j of • His 
I name. 
For the Lord is gracious, His mercY is | ev • er | lasting || and His truth 

endureth from gen^v \ ation • to | gen • er | ation. 
Glory be to the i^ather | and * to the | Son || and \ to • the | Ho, • ly | 

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As it was in the beginning, is noiv and j ev • er | shall be || world without 
I end • — I A • — | men. 

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From St, Luke ii. 

Lord, now lettest Thou Thy servant de | part • in j peace || ac | cord 

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For mine | eyes • have | seen || Thy | • — sal | va • — | tion. 



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Which I Thou • hast pre | pared || h^fore the | face • of | all • — | 

people ; 
To be a light to | lighten • the | Gentiles || and to be the glovj of • 

Thy I peo • pie | Israel. 
Glory be to the Faili^v | and ' to the | Son || and | to • the | Ho • ly | 

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As it was in the beginning, is now and | ev • er | shall be || world without 
I end • — I A • — j men. 

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God be merciful unto us and | bless • — | us || and show us the light of 
His countenance, and be | merci • ful | un • to | us ; 

That Thy way may be knotoi up | on • — j earth || Thy saving healtJi 
a I mong • — j all • — | nations. 

Let the people praise Thee | • — j God || yea, let all the j peo • pie | 
praise • — | Thee. 

let the nations rejoice \ and • be | glad || for Thou shalt judge the folk 
righteously, and govern the | nations • up | on • — | earth. 

Let the people praise Thoe | • — | God || yea, let all the | peo • pie | 
praise • — | Thee. 

Then shall the earth bring | forth • her | increase || and God, even our 
own God shall | give * us | His • — | blessing. 

God shall I bless* — | us || and all the ends of the world \ shall • | 
fear • — | Him. 

Glory be to the i^rj^ther | and * to the | Son || and \ to • the | Ho • ly j 
Ghost : 

As it was in the beginning, is noia and | ev • er | shall be || world with- 
out I end • — I A • — I men. 



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From Psalm ciii. 

Praise the Lord | * my | soul || and all that is withm me | praise • 

His I ho • ly I name. 
Praise the Lord | • my | soul || and for | get • not | all • His | benefits : 
Who for^^veth | all * thy | sin || and A^aZeth all | thine • in | firm • i | ties. 
Who saveth thy life \ from • de | struction || and crowneth thee with 

merQ,^ and | lov • ing | kind • — | ness. 
O praise the Lord, ye angels of His, ye that ex | eel • in | strength || ye 

that fulfill His commandment, and Aearken | unto • the | voice • of 

His I word. 
praise the Lord all | ye • His | hosts || ye servants of His that | do • 

— I His • — I pleasure. 
O speak good of the Lord, all ye works of His, in all^Zaces of | His * 

do I minion || praise thou the Lord | * — | my • — | soul. 
Glory be to the i^ather | and • to the | Son || and | to • the | Ho • ly | 

Ghost : 
As it was in the beginning, is now and | ev • er | shall be || luorld with- 
out I end • — I A • — I men. 



Then shaU be said the Apostles' Creed, by the Minister and Congregation, standing. 

I BELIEVE in God the Father Almighty, Maker of 
heaven and earth: 

And in Jesus Christ His only Son our Lord : Who 
was conceived by the Holy Ghost, Born of the Virgin 
Mary: Suffered under Pontius Pilate, Was crucified, 
dead, and buried : He descended into hell • The third 
day he rose again from the dead: He ascended into 
heaven. And sitteth on the right hand of God the 



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Father Almighty: From thence He shall come to 
judge the quick and the dead. 

I believe in the Holy Ghost: the Holy Catholic 
Church ; the Communion of Saints : the Forgiveness of 
sins: the Resurrection of the Body: and the Life 
Everlasting. Amen, 

And after that, these Prayers, the Congregation sitting, with bowed heads ; the Min. 
jster first prononncing, 

The Lord be with you. 
Ansioer. And with thy spirit. 

Minister. Let us pray. 
O Lord, show Thy mercy upon us. 
Ans'we7\ And grant us Thy salvation. 
Ministe7\ O God, make clean our hearts within us. 
Aiisioer, And take not Thy Holy Spirit from us. 

Then sliall be said these, or otlier, Prayers; closing, always, with the General 
Thanksgivinr/ and the Prayer which follows it. 

fot oBrace to fenoto anli 2Do aBoJj jS Wilh 

OLORD Jesus Christ, who didst send from the 
Father the Comforter, even the Spirit of Truth; 
Grant that He may enlighten our minds Avith the teach- 
ing of Thy truth, and sanctify our hearts with the 
power of Thy grace, so that evermore abiding in Thee 
we may be found steadfast in faith and holy in life, 
being conformed unto Thine image, who art with the 
Father and the Holy (xliost, ever one God, workl witli- 
out end. Amen. 



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for 2DeatI) to ^in, anD %ik in Cljn^t^ 

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only-begotten Son to the deatli of the cross; and 



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by His glorious resurrection hast delivered us from the 
power of our enemy; Grant us so to die daily fi^om sin, 
that we may evermore live with Him in the joy of His 
resurrection; through the same Christ our Lord. 
Amen. 

for ^eace^ 

OGOD5 from whom all holy desires, all good coun- 
sels, and all just works do proceed; Give unto 
Thy servants that peace which the world cannot give; 
that our hearts may be set to obey Thy commandments, 
and also that by Thee, we, being defended from the fear 
of our enemies, may pass our time in rest and quietness; 
through the merits of Jesus Christ our Saviour. 
Amen. 

for 51:11 Stgainjaft ^ttiU. 

LIGHTE]!^ our darkness, we beseech Thee, O 
Lord; and by Thy great mercy defend us from all 
perils and dangers of this night; for the love of Thy 
only Son, our Saviour, Jesus Christ. Amen. 

for 25rothcrlp llobe^ 

BLESSED Lord, Avho hast given us a new com- 
mandment that we should love one another, and 
hast taught us that where envy and strife are, there is 
confusion and every evil work; Give unto us Thy 
servants grace, that we may be kindly aflfectioned one 
to another, and that there may be no schism among us. 



OB DEB FOB EVENING WOBSHIP. ][3 

Put away from us all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, 
and evil-speaking, with all malice; and grant thac, in 
honor preferring one another, we may walk in love, 
even as Thou, Lord, didst love us, and give Thyself to 
die for our sins. Amen. 

jf or ^rcjeferbation from Wi^ttxx^t anli 3llnj:tou^ €are^ 

OMOST loving Father, who wiliest us to give 
thanks for all things, to dread nothing but the 
loss of Thee, and to cast all our cares on Thee who 
carest for us; Preserve us from faithless fears and 
worldly anxieties, and grant that no clouds of this mor- 
tal life may hide from us the light of that Love which 
evermore dwells in Thee, and which Thou hast mani- 
fested to us in Thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 

Communion of ^aintjsf. ftxt patience anti l^ictorp. 

OGOD, the Father everlasting, whom the glorious 
hosts of heaven obey, and in whose presence 
patriarchs, prophets, apostles, martyrs, with all the 
spirits of the just made perfect continually do live ; Fix 
the eye of our faith, we beseech Thee, with clear and 
full vision, on the great cloud of witnesses wherewith 
we are thus compassed about, that hiying aside every 
weight, and the sin that doth so easily beset us, Ave may 
run with patience the race that is set before us, and 
obtain at last the crown of everlasting life; through 
Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 



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for %\Xx and ^ucce^0 in J>tulip. 

OLORD Jesus Christ, the Eternal Wisdom of the 
Father, in Avhom are hidden all the treasures of 
wisdom and knoAvledge, Assist us, we beseech Thee, 
with Thy heavenly grace, that we may be guided and 
blessed in all our studies, and that learning of Thee 
with honest hearts, we may be rooted and l)uilt up in 
Thee who art Thyself the Truth Incarnate, and, with 
the Father and the Holy Spirit, ever one God. Amen. 

for tl)e ^rejsitient of tfte aniteli ^tatc?, anti %\\ in 
Cibil 5llutl)oritp. 

OLORD, our heavenly Father, the high and mighty 
Ruler of the universe, who dost from Thy throne 
behold all the dwellers upon earth; Most heartily we 
beseech Thee, with Thy favor to behold and bless Thy 
servant, the Presidei^t oe the Uxited States, and 
all others in authority; and so replenish them with the 
grace of Thy Holy Spirit, that they may always incline 
to Thy will, and walk in Thy way. Endue them 
plenteously with heavenly gifts; grant them in health 
and prosperity long to live; and finally, after this life, 
to attain everlasting joy and felicity; through Jesus 
Christ our Lord. Amen, 

for %\\ ^engagcD in SlrDuoujS l^orft. 

OGOD, at whose word man goeth forth unto his 
work and to his labor until the evening; Be merci- 



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fill to all whose duties are difficult or burdensome, and 
comfort them concerning their toil. Shield from bodily 
accident and harm the workmen at their work. Protect 
the efforts of sober and honest industry, and suffer not 
the hire of the laborers to be kept back by fraud. 
Incline the hearts of employers and of those whom 
they employ to mutual forbearance, fairness, and good- 
will. Show Thy pity upon all prisoners and captives. 
Uphold those who administer justice and execute 
righteous laws. Protect all who travel by land or by 
sea. Care for the sailor, the emigrant, and the stranger. 
Bless those who labor in works of mercy, and in 
schools of good learning. Give wisdom and grace to 
all parents. Send forth laborers into Thy harvest; and 
defend by Thy mighty power, and abundantly prosper, 
all missionaries of the Cross. Give ear unto our prayer, 
O merciful and gracious Father, for the love of Thy 
dear Son our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen. 

for €|)o^e J©l)o €rr from t1^t faxt)^. 

OPATHEE of lights, who art ever pitiful to the 
manifold wanderings of the children of men, and 
who hast given us Thy holy Word to be a lamp to our 
feet amid the darkness of this world; Have compassion 
upon all who, by denying the Gospel of Thy dear Son, 
have been led far off from peace, and become estranged 
from prayer; open their hearts to the truth, help them 
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become as little children that they may be wise, through 
Jesus Christ our Saviour. Amen. 

for 3111 Contiitxon^ of a^eii. 

OGOD, the Creator and Preserver of all mankind, 
we humbly beseech Thee for all sorts and condi- 
tions of men; that Thou wouldest be pleased to make 
Thy ways known unto them, Thy saving health mito 
all nations. More especially we pray for Thy holy 
Church universal; that it may be so guided and 
governed by Thy good SiDirit, that all who profess and 
call themselves Christians may be led into the way of 
truth, and hold the faith in unity of spirit, in the bond 
of peace, and in righteousness of life. Finally, we 
commend to Thy fatherly goodness all those who are 
any ways afflicted, or distressed, in mind, body, or 
estate ; that it may please Thee to comfort and relieve 
them, according to their several necessities ; giving them 
patience under their sufferings, and a happy issue out 
of all their afflictions. And this we beg for Jesus 
Christ's sake. Amen. 

% oBencral Cijanfej^gibing^ 

To be said, with the Minister, by the whole Congregation. 

ALMIGHTY GOD, Father of all Mercies, we, 
thine unworthy servants, do give Thee most 
humble and hearty thanks for all Thy goodness and 



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loving-kindness to ns^ and to all men. We bless Thee 
for our creation^ preservation, and all the blessings of 
this life; but above all, for Thine inestimable love in 
the redemption of the world by our Lord Jesus Christ ; 
for the means of grace, and for the hope of glory. 
And, we beseech Thee, give us that due sense of all Thy 
mercies, that our hearts may be unfeignedly thankful ; 
and that we show forth Thy praise, not only with our 
lips, but in our lives^ by giving up ourselves to Thy 
service, and by walking before Thee in hoHness and 
righteousness all our days; through Jesus Christ our 
Lord, to whom, with Thee and the Holy Ghost, be all 
honor and glory, world without end. Amen. 

5llt tl)e ClojSe of draper. 

To be said by the Minister. 

ALMIGHTY GOD, who hast given us grace at this 
time with one accord to make our common 
supplications unto Thee; and dost promise that when 
two or three are gathered together in Thy name Thou 
wilt grant their requests; fulfill now, O Lord, the 
desires and petitions of Thy servants, as may be most 
expedient for them; granting us in this world 
knowledge of Thy truth, and in the world to come hfe 
everlasting. Amen. 

After this sliall follow a Hymn, an Address, another Hymn, Prayer with the Bene- 
diction, and a Silent Prayer, closing with an Organ Chord. 



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Any of these Prayers may be used in place of. or in addition to. those which precede. 
The Mmister is at hbert>-. also, if he prefers, to employ some other method of praver; 
but the prescribed order to tiie end of the Ajxtstles' treed shall alwavs be followed, and 
the prayers shall end with the General Thanksgiving and the prayer" which follows it. 



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Cl)t ?iDbcnt of O^ur HorD. 

ALMIGHTY God, give iis gTace that we may cast 
away the works of darkness, and pnt upon ns the 
armor of hght, now in the time of this mortal hfe, in 
which Thy Son Jesns Christ came to visit ns in great 
humiUty ; that in the hist day. when He shall come agam 
in His glorious majesty to judge both the quick and 
the dead, Ave may rise to the life immortal, through Him 
who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, 
now and ever. Amen 

OGOD, who makest ns glad Avith the yearly 
remembrance of the birth of Thine only Son 
Jesus Christ ; Grant that as we joyfully receive Him for 
our Redeemer, so we may with sure confidence behold 



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Him, when He shall come to be our Judge, who liveth 
and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, one God, 
world without end. Amen. 

O ALMIGHTY God, who by the birth of Thy 
Holy One into the world didst give Thy true light 
to dawn npon onr darkness; Grant that as Thon hast 
given ns to believe in the mystery of His incarnation, 
and hast made ns partakers of the divine nature, so in 
the world to come we may ever abide with Him, in the 
glory of His kingdom; through the same Jesus Christ 
our Lord. Amen. 

Clje €pi}Jl|anp, or tlje St^anifc^tation of Cl^rijtft to tlie 

€entile^. 

OGOD, who by the leading of a star didst manifest 
Thy only begotten Son to the Gentiles; Merci- 
fully grant that we, who know Thee now by faith, may 
after this life have the fruition of Thy glorious God- 
head; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 

OGOD, whose blessed Son was manifested that He 
might destroy the works of the devil, and make 
us the sons of God, and heirs of eternal life; Grant 
us, we beseech Thee, that, having this hope, we may 
purify ourselves, even as He is pure; that, when He 
shall appear again with power and great glory, we may 
be made like unto Him in His et(M*nal and glorious 
kingdom; where with Thee, O Father, and Thee, O 
Holy Ghost, He liveth and reigneth, ever one God, 
world without end. Amen. 



20 ORDER FOR EVENING WORSHIP, 

ALMIGHTY and everlasting God, who, of Thy 
tender love towards mankind, hast sent Thy Son, 
our Saviour Jesus Christ, to take upon Him our flesh, 
and to suffer death upon the cross, that all mankind 
should follow the example of His great humility; 
Mercifully grant, that we may both folloAv the example 
of His patience, and also be made partakers of His 
resurrection; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord. 
Amen. 

OLORD Jesus Christ, who as on this day didst 
enter the rebellious city where Thou wast to die; 
Enter into our hearts, we beseech Thee, and subdue 
them wholly to Thyself. And as Thy faithful disciples 
blessed Thy coming, and spread their garments in the 
way, covering it with palm branches, may we be ready 
to lay at Thy feet all that we have and are, and to bless 
Thee, O Thou who comest in the name of the Lord. 
And grant that after having confessed and worshipped 
Thee upon the earth, we may be among the number of 
those who shall hail Thine eternal triumphs, and bear 
m their hands the palms of victory, when every knee 
shall bow before Thee, and every tongue confess that 
Thou art Lord, and that Thou shalt reign for ever and 
ever. Amien. 



OBDEB FOB EVE XING WOBSHIP. 21 

Sr^ouUap before €asfter. 

ALMIGHTY and everlasting God, grant us so to 
celebrate the mysteries of our Lord's Passion, 
that we, obtaining pardon through His precious blood, 
may come with joy to the commemoration of that 
sacrifice by which Thou hast been pleased to redeem 
us; through the same Thy Son our Saviour Jesus 
Christ. Amen. 

€ue^tiap before oBa^ter^ 

OLORD God, whose blessed Son our Saviour gave 
His back to the smiters, and did not hide His face 
from shame; Grant us grace to take joyfully the 
sufferings of the present time, in full assurance of the 
glory that shall be revealed; through the same Jesus 
Christ our Lord. Amen. 

IBe&ne^tiap before O^a^ter. 

MERCIFUL Father, give us grace that we never 
presume to sin through the example of a fellow 
creature ; but if we be led at any time to oftend Thy 
Divine Majesty, vouchsafe us to repent with Peter, 
rather than to despair with Judas, so that by a godly 
sorrow and a lively faith we may obtain remission of 
our sins; through the only merits of Thy Son, Christ 
our Lord. Amen. 



22 OBDEE FOR EVENING WOIISHIP. 

€^i)ur0Daji before aJaster* 

ALMIGHTY Father, whose dear Son did in the 
Garden of Gethsemane accept the cup Thou 
gavest Him to drink, that so He might taste death for 
every man; Mercifully grant that we to whom He 
ministers the cup of blessing may thankfully receive 
it in remembrance of Him, and show our Lord's death 
till He come; who liveth and reigneth with Thee and 
the Holy Ghost, one God, world without end. Amen. 

oBooti fritiap^ 

ALMIGHTY God, we beseech Thee graciously to 
behold this Thy family, for which our Lord Jesus 
Christ was contented to be betrayed, and given up into 
the hands of wicked men, and to suffer death upon the 
cross, who now liveth and reigneth with Thee and the 
Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Ameyi. 

ALMIGHTY and everlasting God, by whose Spirit 
the whole body of the church is governed and 
sanctified; Receive our supplications and jDrayers, w^hicb 
we offer before Thee for all estates of men in Thy holy 
church, that every member of the same, in his vocation 
and ministry, may truly and godly serve Thee; through 
our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen. 



o 



MERCIFL'^L God, who hast made all men, and 
hatest nothing that Thou hast made, nor desirest 



OBDEB FOB EVENING WOBSHIP. 23 

the death of a sinner, but rather that he should be 
converted and hve ; Have mercy upon all Jews, Turks, 
infidels and heretics ; and take from them all ignorance, 
hardness of heart, and contempt of Thy word; and so 
fetch them home, blessed Lord, to Thy flock, that they 
may be saved among the remnant of the true Israelites, 
and be made one fold under one shepherd, Jesus Christ 
our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the 
Holy Spirit, one God, world without end. Amen. 

/"^ RA]N^T, O Lord, that as we are baptized into the 
^-^ death of Thy blessed Son, our Saviour Jesus 
Christ, so by continual mortifying our corrupt aflections 
we may be buried with Him; and that through the 
gji'ave, and gate of death, we may pass to our joyful 
resurrection; for His merits, who died, and was buried, 
and rose again for us. Thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord* 
Amen. 

OCHKIST, Son of God, whom the Father 
gave up for all when He received Thee as a true 
sacrifice for us; Receive the desires of Thy people; 
save those whom Thou hast redeemed; give life to 
those whom Thou hast delivered; sufter not tliose 
to go into everlasting anguish whom Thou camest to 
redeem from perishing eternally; and grant that througli 
Tliee, whom we believe to have been crucified for all, 
we may have remission of sins in this life, and ever- 
lasting joy in the life to come. Amen, 



24 ORDEB FOB EVENING W OB SHIP. 

OMOST merciful Father^, who of Thy tender com- 
passion towards us guilty sinners didst give Thine 
only-begotten Son to be an offering for our sins; Grant 
us grace, we humbly beseech Thee, that, being united 
unto Him by Thy Spirit, and made partakers of His 
sufferings and His death, we may crucify the corrupt 
inclinations of the flesh, die daily unto the world, and 
lead holy and unblameable lives. Cleaving unto His 
cross in all the temptations of life, may we hold fast the 
profession of our faith mthout wavering, and finally 
attain unto the resurrection of the just; through the 
merits of this same once crucified, but now risen and 
exalted. Saviour. Amen. 

O ALMIGHTY God, who by the descent of our 
Saviour Jesus Christ into hell, and His rising 
again from the dead, hast given assurance that the 
spirits of those who sleep in Him do abide in joy and 
felicity; Grant unto us, we beseech Thee, such stead- 
fast faith and lively hope, that we may purify ourselves 
as He is pure ; and that we, with Thy whole redeemed 
church, may speedily attain unto the resurrection from 
the dead, when our mortal bodies shall put on immor- 
tality and incorruption, and we shall be changed into 
the likeness of His glorious body; who liveth and 
abideth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, one God, world 
without end. Amen. 



OBDEB FOB EVENING W OB SHIP. 25 

ALMIGHTY GOD, who through Thine only- 
begotten Son Jesns Christ hast overcome death, 
and opened unto us the gates of everlasting life; We 
humbly beseech Thee, that, as by Thy special grace 
preventing us Thou dost put into our minds good 
desires, so by Thy continual help we may bring the 
same to good effect; through Jesus Christ our Lord, 
who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, 
ever one God, world without end. Amen. 



3lI^cen^ion:^2Dap. 

i^ EAISTT, we beseech Thee, Almighty God, that like 
VU" as we do believe Thy only-begotten Son our Lord 
Jesus Christ to have ascended into the heavens ; so we 
may also in heart and mind thither ascend, and with Him 
continually dwell, who liveth and reigneth with Thee 
and the Holy Ghost, one God, world without end. 
Am.en. 

OKING of Glory, Lord of all might, who hast 
ascended in great triumph above all heavens ; AVe 
beseech Thee, leave us not orphans; but send to us the 
Promise of the Father, the Spirit of Truth. Allehiia. 
Amen, 



26 OBDEB FOB EVENING WOBSHIP, 

LET Thy mercy^ O Lord, be upon us, and the bright- 
ness of Thy Spirit illumine our souls; that He 
may Idndle our cold hearts and light up our dark 
minds, who abideth evermore with Thee in glory. 
Amen. 

OGOD, who as at this time didst teach the hearts of 
Thy faithful people, by sending to them the light 
of Thy Holy Spirit; Grant us by the same Spirit to 
have a right judgment in all things, and evermore to 
rejoice in His holy comfort; through the merits of 
Christ Jesus our Saviour, who hveth and reigneth with 
Thee, in the unity of the same Spirit, one God, world 
without end. Amen. 



OBDEB FOB EVENING WOBSHIP. 27 



Irag^rs fnr Spmal 6xfts. 



for tl)e ^jJirit of draper. 

LET Thy merciful ears, O Lord, * be open to the 
prayers of Thy servants ; and that we may obtaha 
what we ask, make us ever to ask such things as shall 
please Thee; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 

ft^X 3llcceptance in draper. 

OGOD, the life of the faithful, the bliss of the 
righteous ; Mercifully receive the prayers of Thy 
servants, that the souls which thirst for Thy promises 
may evermore be filled from Thine abundance ; through 
Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 

jFor ^arJJon anti ^t&tt. 

OLOED, we beseech Thee, mercifully hear our 
prayers, and spare all those who confess their sins 
unto Thee; that they, whose consciences by sin are 
accused, by Thy merciful pardon may be absolved; 
through Christ our Lord. Amen. 



2g ORDEit FOE EVENIXLi WOBSHIP. 

O ALMIGHTY God and most merciful Father, 
AN ho hast compassion uj^on all men, and hast given 
Thy son to be a propitiation for the sins of the Avhole 
world ; Have mercy upon us, Thine unworthy servants, 
for His sake. Hear us who now confess our trans- 
gressions and repent us of our sins. Pardon our 
oifences. blot out all our iniquities, and grant us Thy 
grace that from henceforth Ave may walk in Thy ways, 
and serve Thee and please Thee in newness of life; 
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 



ALMIGHTY and everlasting God, who hatest 
nothing that Thou hast made, and dost forgive 
the sins of all those who are penitent; Create and 
make in us new and contrite hearts, that we, worthily 
lamenting our sins and acknowledging our wretched- 
ness, may obtain of Thee, the God of all mercy, perfect 
remission and forgiveness; through Jesus Christ our 
Lord. Amen. 

To be said, with the Minister, by the whole Congregation. 

ALMIGHTY and most merciful Father; We have 
erred, and strayed from Thy ways like lost sheejD. 
We have followed too much the devices and desires of 
our OAvn hearts. We have offended against Thy holy 
laws. We have left undone those things which we 
ought to have done ; And we have done those things 
which we ought not to have done; And there is no 



OBDEB FOB EVENING WOBSHIP. 29 

[lealth in us. But Thou, O Lord, have mercy upon us, 
miserable offenders. Spare Thou those, O God, who 
confess their faults. Restore Thou those who are 
penitent; According to Thy promises declared imto 
mankind in Christ Jesus our Lord. And grant, O most 
merciful Father, for His sake; That we may hereafter live 
a godly, righteous, and sober life, To the glory of Thy 
holy name. Amen. 



for Conterjsfion to tlje Will of oBioti. 

ALMIGrHTY and everlasting God, who requirest 
the hearts of Thy creatures ; Convert us wholly to 
Thyself; turn away our eyes from beholding vanity, 
and quicken us in Thy way; through Him who is at 
once the pattern and the power of godliness, Thy 
Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 



ALMIGHTY God, who hast given Thine only Son 
to be unto us both a sacrifice for sin and also an 
ensample of godly life; Give us grace that we may 
always most thankfully receive that His inestimable 
benefit, and also daily endeavor ourselves to follow 
the blessed steps of His most holy life : through the 
same Christ our Lord. A^nen. 



30 OB DEB FOB EVEXIXG W OB SHIP. 

fot l^atrct! of c^^in. 

OGOD; whom none can love except they hate the 
thing that is evil, and who willeclst by Thy Son 
our Saviour to redeem us from all iniquity; Deliver us 
when we are tempted to look on sin without abhorrence, 
and let the A^rtue of His Passion come between us and 
the enemy of our souls; through the same Jesus Christ 
our Lord. Amen. 



for oBracc to Hobc anti Do a5ol!> JDilL 

O ALMIGHTY God, who alone canst order the 
unruly wills and affections of sinful men: Grant 
imto Thy people, that they may love the thing which 
Thou commandest^ and desire that which Thou dost 
promise; that so, among the sundry and manifold 
changes of the world, om- hearts may surely there be 
fixed, where true joys are to be foimd; through Jesus 
Christ our Lord. Amen. 



f^ EAXT to us. Lord, we beseech Thee, the spuit to 
^^ think and do always such things as are right; 
that we, who cannot do anything that is good T\dthout 
Thee, may by Thee be enabled to live according to Thy 
will. Amen. 



OB DEB FOB EVENING WOBSHIP. 32 

OGOD, forasmuch as without Thee we are not 
able to please Thee; Mercifully grant that Thy 
Holy Spirit may in all things direct and rule our hearts ; 
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 

for J^acrcD UnotDletigc. 

OGOD, the Father Almighty; Grant us to have in 
Thee the light of knowledge^ and the fullness of 
all virtue, that, while we seek for the precious gifts of 
knowledge, we may never depart from Thee, who art 
the fountain of all wisdom. Amen. 

SHOW the light of Thy countenance upon us, O 
Lord, that the going forth of Thy word may give 
light and understanding, to nourish hearts that are 
simple ; and that while our desire is set on Thy com- 
mandments, we may receive with open heart the Spirit 
of wisdom and understanding; through Christ our 
Lord. Amen. 

OGOD, with whom is the well of life, and in whose 
light we see light; Licrease in us, we beseech 
Thee, the brightness of divine knowledge, whereby we 
may be able to reach Thy plenteous fountain ; impart 
to our thirsting souls the draught of hfe, and restore to 
our darkened minds the light from heaven. Amen. 



32 OlWEll FOE EVENING WOIiSHIF, 

for f aiti). 

MOST merciful God, who hast so loved the 
world as to give Thine only-begotten Son that 
whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have 
everlasting life ; Vouchsafe unto us, we humbly pray 
Thee, the j)recious gift of faith, whereby we may know 
that the Son of God is come ; and, being always rooted 
and grounded in the mystery of the Word made flesh, 
may have power to overcome the world, and gain the 
blessed immortality of heaven; through the merits of 
this same incarnate Christ, who liveth and reigneth 
with Thee in the unity of the Holy Ghost, ever one 
God, world without end. Amen. 

O ALMIGHTY and everlasting God, who not only 
givest every good and perfect gift, but also 
increasest those gifts Thou hast given ; We most hum- 
bly beseech Thee to increase in us the gift of faith, 
that we may truly believe in Thee and in Thy i3romises ; 
and that neither by our negligence, nor infirmity of the 
flesh, nor by grievousness of temptation, nor by the 
subtle crafts and assaults of the devil, we may be driven 
from faith in our most blessed Lord and Saviour Jesus 
Christ. Amen. 

for i^ope. 

BLESSED Lord, who hast caused all holy Scriptures 
to be written for our learning; Grant that we 



OBDEB FOB EVENING W0B8HIP. 33 

may in such wise hear them, read, mark, learn, and 
inwardly digest them, that by patience and comfort 
of Thy holy Word, we may embrace and ever hold 
fast the blessed hope of everlasting life, which Thou 
hast given us in our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen. 



OLORD, our light and our salvation; Remove 
from us the darkness of sorrow and of ignorance, 
enlighten us with true wisdom, and give us ever a sure 
hope in Thee. Amen. 

for Hoije. 

OGOD, who hast prejjared for those who love Thee 
such good things as pass man's understanding; 
Pour into our hearts such love toward Thee, that we, 
loving Thee above all things, may obtain Thy promises, 
which exceed all that we can desire; through Jesus 
Christ our Lord. Amen, 



LORD of all power and might, who art the Author 
and Giver of all good things; Graft into our 
hearts the love of Thy name, increase in us true 
religion, nourish us with all goodness, and of Thy 
great mercy keep us in the same; through Jesus Christ 
our Lord. Amen. 



34 OBDEB FOB EVENING WOBSHIP. 

OLORD, who hast taught us that all our domgs 
without charity are uothmg worth; Seud Thy 
Holy Ghost, aud pour mto our hearts that most excel- 
lent gift of charity, the very bond of peace and of all 
virtues, without Avhich whosoever liveth is counted 
dead before Thee. Grant this for Thine only Son 
Jesus Christ's sake. Amen. 



OGOD, who makest all things profitable to them 
that love Thee ; Grant to our hearts an invincible 
power of love, that the desires which have been con- 
ceived by Thine inspiration may not be changed by any 
temptation; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen, 

OGOD, who so lovedst the world that Thou didst 
give Thine only-begotten Son to reconcile all 
things imto Thyself; Grant that, loving Thee above all 
things, we may love our friends in Thee, and our 
enemies for Thy sake ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. 
Amen. 



for S^ncreajSe in faitl), i^ope, anli Cljaritp. 

ALMIGHTY and everlasting God, give unto us 
the increase of faith, hope, and charity; and, that 
we may obtain that which Thou dost promise, make us 
to love that which Thou dost command; through Jesus 
Christ our Lord. Amen. 



OB DEB FOB EVENING W OB SHIP, 35 

jfor SDelibemncc from temptation 

HEAR us, O Lord our God, and separate the hearts 
of Thy faithful people from the wickedness of 
the world; that they who call Thee Lord with their 
own voice may not fall back into the service of the 
devil; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 

JESUS, our Master, do Thou meet us while we 
walk in the way, and long to reach the heaveuiy 
country ; so that following Thy light, we may keep the 
way of righteousness, and never wander away into the 
horrible darkness of this world's night, while Thou, 
who art the Way, the Truth, and the Life, art shining 
within us. Amen. 

LORD, we beseech Thee, grant Thy people grace 
to withstand the temptations of the woi^ld, the 
flesh, and the devil ; and with pure hearts and minds to 
follow Thee, the only God; through Jesus Christ our 
Lord. Amen. 

HgaiujSt J^piritual 5[lpatl)p. 

OGOD, the sovereign good of the soul, wlio requir- 
est the hearts of all Thy children ; Deliver us 
from all sloth in Thy work, all coldness in Thy cause; 
and grant that by looking unto Thec^ Ave may rekindle 
our love, and by waiting upon TIuh^ may renew our 
strength; through Jesus Christ oiu' Lord. Amen, 



36 OBDEE FOn EVENING WORSHIP, 

ALMIGHTY and everlasting God, the Creator of 
the ends of the earth, who givest power to the 
faint, and strength to them that have no might; Look 
mercifully, we beseech Thee, on our low estate, and 
cause Thy grace to triumph in our weakness, that we 
may arise and follow in the way of righteousness those 
who by their faith and patience already inherit the 
proiTiises; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 

for ^utitp. 

LORD our God, great, eternal, wonderful in glory, 
who keepest covenant and promises for those that 
love Thee with their whole heart; who art the life of 
all, the help of those that flee unto Thee, the hope of 
those who cry unto Thee; Cleanse us from our sins, 
secret and open, and from every thought displeasing 
to Thy goodness; cleanse our bodies and souls, our 
hearts and consciences, that with a pure heart and a 
clear soul, with perfect love and calm hope, we may 
venture confidently and fearlessly to pray unto Thee. 
Amen. 

ALMIGHTY Father, who hast given Thine only 
Son to die for our sins, and to rise again for our 
justification; Grant us so to put away the leaven of 
malice and wickedness, that we may always serve Thee 
in pureness of living and truth; through the merits of 
the same Thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen, 



OBDEE FOB EVENING WOBSlflP. 37 

for jt^eaijenlp^a^inUetinejSjsf^ 

ALMIGHTY God, the former of our bodies and 
Father of our spirits, in whom we hve, move, and 
have our being; Shed abroad Thy love in our hearts, 
we beseech Thee, and cause the comfort of Thy 
heavenly grace to abound in us, as the earnest and 
pledge of joys to come; that, casting away all anxious 
thought for the transitory things of this world, we may 
seek first Thy kingdom and righteousness, and labor 
only for that meat which endureth unto everlasting life ; 
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 

/"^ EA]N^T us, O Lord, not to mind earthly things, 
y^ but to love things heavenly; and even now while 
we are placed among things that are passing away, to 
cleave to those that shall abide ; through Jesus Christ 
our Lord. Amen. 

for oSuitiance* 

OGOD, by whom the meek are guided in judgment, 
and light riseth up in darkness for the godly; 
Grant us, in all our doubts and uncertainties, the grace 
to ask what Thou wouldst have us to do ; that the Spirit 
of wisdom may save us from all false choices, and that 
in Thy light we may see light, and in Thy straight path 
may not stumble; through Jesus Clnist om* Lord. 
Amen. 



38 OBDER FOB EVEXIXG WOBSHIP. 

OGOD5 the protector of all that trust in Thee, 
without whom nothing is strong, nothing is holy ; 
Increase and multiply upon us Thy mercy; that, Thou 
being our ruler and guide, we may so pass through 
things temporal, that we finally lose not the things 
eternal. Grant this, O heavenly Father, for Jesus 
Christ's sake our Lord. Amen. 

for SDiligcnce^ 

OGOD, who by the example of Thy dear Son hast 
warned us that we shall work Thy works while it 
is day, before the night cometh, when no man can work; 
Keep us from sloth and idleness, and from the misuse 
of those talents which Thou hast committed to our 
trust. Enable us to perform the several duties of our 
state and calling wdth such care and diligence that our 
work may never be reproved in Thy sight; and foras- 
much as the business of this life is apt to steal away 
our hearts from Thee, give us grace to remember that 
we have a Master in heaven, and to do everything in 
singleness of heart, as unto Thee and not unto men, 
that of Thee we may receive the reward of the inheri- 
tance which Thou hast promised in Thy Son our Saviour 
Jesus Christ. Amen. 

OGOD, who art the continual defence and protec- 
tion of all who trust in Thee, and who hast 
ordained that we should eat bread in the sweat of our 



OBDEB FOB EVENING W OB SHIP. 39 

brow ; We beseech Thee mercifully to prosper the work 
of our hands, and to sanctify the fruit of our labors 
to our own good, the good of others, and to Thy 
glory; and so help us to carry the spirit of Thy holy 
day into all the business of the week, that whilst our 
bodies and minds are engaged in toil, our hearts may 
still live and rest in Thee; through Jesus Christ our 
Lord. Amen, 

for tl^e OBuicftening of ^eal in CljrijStianjS^ 

OLORD, our Saviour, who hast warned us that 
Thou wilt require much of those to whom much 
is given ; Grant that we whose lot Thou hast cast in so 
goodly a heritage may strive together the more abun- 
dantly by prayer, by offerings, and by every other 
appointed means, to extend to others what we so richly 
enjoy; and as we have entered into the labors of other 
men, so to labor that in their turn other men may enter 
into ours, to the fulfilling of Thy holy will and our oavu 
salvation. Amen. 

for ^tt^t\^ttaxitt. 

OGOD, Thou King eternal, immortal, and invisible, 
the blessed and only Potentate; May we, Avho 
cannot see Thee with the eye of flesh, behold Thee stead- 
fastly with the eye of faith, that we faint not undcM* tlu^ 
manifold trials and temptations of this mortal \\[\\ hut 
may endure, as seeing Thee who art invisible^; that 



40 OBDEB FOB EVENING WOBSHIF. 

after we have done and suftered Thy will upon the 
earth, we may enjoy the vision of God in heaven, and 
may be made partakers of those unspeakable jo}s, 
which Thou hast promised to them that love Thee and 
the appearing of Thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord. 
Amen. 

OGOD, who hast willed that the gate of mercy 
should stand open to the faithful; Look on us, 
and have mercy upon us ; that we who by Thy grace 
are following the path of Thy will, may never turn 
aside from the ways of life; through Jesus Chi*ist our 
Lord. Amen. 

O ALMIGHTY God, who hast built together Thine 
elect in one communion and fellowship, in the 
mystical body of Thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord; 
Grant us grace so to follow Thy blessed saints in all 
virtuous and godly living, that we may come to those 
unspeakable and endless joys which Thou hast prepared 
for them that unfeignedly love Thee; through the same 
Jesus Christ our Lord. Ameji. 

fot tlje lUemcmBrancc of tlje SDeali^ 

ETERN^AL God, in whom do rest the spirits of 
just men made perfect ; We bless and praise Thy 
holy ^ame for all Thy servants departed this life in 
Thy faith and fear; and especially for those most dear 



OBDEB FOB EVENING WOBSHIP. 



41 



to us, of whom we have good hope that they have 
fallen asleep in JesuSo And we beseech Thee to give us 
grace to follow their good examples, that even here we 
may be united to them in fellowship of spirit, and that 
finally we may be gathered together with them into the 
bosom of Thy love; through Jesus Christ our Lord. 
AmeUo 

ALMIGHTY and Ever-living God, we yield unto 
Thee most high praise and hearty thanks for the 
wonderful grace and virtue declared in all Thy saints, 
who have been the choice vessels of Thy grace, and 
the lights of the world in their several generations; 
Most humbly beseeching Thee to give us grace to follow 
the example of their steadfastness in Thy faith and 
obedience to Thy holy commandments, that, at the day 
of the general resurrection, we, and all they who are 
of the mystical body of Thy Son, may be set on His 
right hand and hear that His most joyful voice; Come, 
ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom ])repared 
for you from the foundation of the world. Grant this, 
O heavenly Father, for the love of the same our 
Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen. 



42 OBDEB FOB EVENING WOBSHIP, 



%xdtxtmmm. 



for tljc ^rejBftticnt of t|ie antteti J^tatejS, anH 3111 in 
CiiJtl 3llutJ)ontp. 

ALMIGHTY God, whose kingdom is everlasting 
and power infinite; Have mercy upon this whole 
land; and so rule the hearts of Thy servants the 
Pkesiden^t of the United States, the Governor of 
this State^ and all others in authority, that they, knoAving 
whose ministers they are, may above all things seek 
Thine honor and glory; and that we and all the people, 
duly considering whose authority they bear, may faith- 
fully and obediently honor them, in Thee, and for Thee, 
according to Thy blessed word and ordinance ; through 
Jesus Christ our Lord, who wnth Thee and the Holy 
Ghost liveth and reigneth, ever one God, world without 
end. Amen. 



OB DEB FOB EVENING W OB SHIP. ^Q 

for CongcfjS^* 

To be used during their session. 

MOST gracious God, we humbly beseech Thee, as 
for the people of these United States in general, 
so especially for their Senate and Representatives 
in Congress assembled; That Thon wonldest be pleased 
to direct and prosper all their consultations, to the 
advancement of Thy glory, the good of Thy church, 
the safety, honor, and welfare of Thy people; that all 
things may be so ordered and settled by their endeav- 
ors, upon the best and surest foundations, that peace 
and happiness, truth and justice, religion and piety, 
may be established among us for all generations. 
These and all other necessaries, for them, for us, and 
for Thy whole church, we humbly beg in the IS^ame and 
Mediation of Jesus Christ, our most blessed Lord and 
Saviour. Ame7i. 

for tf)t Countrp. 

ALMIGHTY God, who in the former time leddest 
our fathers forth into a wealthy place, and didst 
set their feet in a large room; Give Thy grace, we 
humbly beseech Thee, to us their children, that Ave may 
always approve ourselves a people mindful of Thy 
favor and glad to do Thy will. Bless our land with 
honorable industry, sound learning, and pure manners. 
Defend our liberties, preserve our unity. Save us from 
violence, discord and confusion, from pride and 



44 ORDER FOR EVENING WORSHIP. 

arrogancy and every evil way. Fashion into one happy 
people the mnltitnde brought hither out of many 
kindreds and tongues. Endue with the sj^irit of wis- 
dom those whom we entrust in Thy name with the 
authority of governance, to the end that there be peace 
at home^ and that we keep our place among the nations 
of the earth. In the time of our prosperity, tempei* 
our self-confidence with thankfulness, and in the day of 
tronble, siifier not our trust in Thee to fail; all which 
we ask for Jesus Christ's sake. Amen. 

for tlje Cljurcl)* 

OLORD, Ave beseech Thee to keep Thy church and 
household continually in Thy true religion; that 
they who do lean only upon the hope of Thy heavenly 
grace may evermore be defended by Thy mighty power; 
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 

for J>cl)ooI^^ 

BLESS, O God, our schools and academies, our 
colleges and universities. Purify them from 
whatever is contrary to faith and morals, and make 
them fruitful in good learning and holy lives, that 
wisdom and knowledge may be the stability of oiu 
times, and truth and righteousness eveiy where prevail; 
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 



5 



OBDEB FOB EVENING WOBSHIP. 45 

OLORD Jesus Christy who wast subject to Thine 
earthly superiors as a boy upon the earth. Have 
mercy upon ah who are now at school, and prepare 
them for the work to which Thou art purposing to call 
them. Grant that the temptations of youth may not 
destroy the hopes of their mature life. Deliver them 
from all irreverence and hardness of heart; from anger 
and intemperance; frojn impurity, whether of mind or 
body; from dishonesty and falsehood; from sloth and 
self-indulgence. Make them sincere, true, teachable, 
and manly; fearing Thee, and knowing no other fear; 
loving Thee with a pure love, and resolved to serve 
Thee in the Kingdom of Thy truth and grace, and to 
win others to Thy love. Amen, 

OLORD Jesus Christ, grant that the young men 
of this our country may live before Thee in truth 
and purity, remembering that they are Thy members, 
and using their strength for the glory of Thyself, the 
source of their life and the captain of their salvation. 
Reveal Thyself in their hearts, that being filled with 
Thy wisdom, they may know Thee as the pattern of 
diligence and obedience, of endurance and hope, of fidelity 
and sacrifice, and rising above worldly ambition and all 
self-seeking, may act continually in the light of Thy truth 
and under the constraint of Thy love, so that they may 
follow, without hesitation, wheresoever Thou shalt call 
them to follow Thee; and at length, being perfected 
in Thee, may through Thee be found acceptable unto 
the Father, when Thou shalt come in Thy Majesty to 
apportion the rewards of Thy Kingdom. Amen. 



40 OB DEB FOB EVENING WOBSHIF, 

/^ UTDE, O Loixl, we beseech Thee, all who have to 
vJT decide upon their future course of life; and give 
them grace so to follow the mdications of Thy provi- 
dence, that they may hve not only to the salvation of 
their own souls, but to the advancement of Thy glory, 
according to the measure of Thy most merciful appoint- 
ment, and receive Thy blessing in time and in eternity; 
throuo'h Jesus Christ. Amen. 



'o^ 



for anitp of oBoD';^ people. 

OGOD, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, our 
only Saviour, the Prince of Peace; Grant to all 
Christian people grace seriously to lay to heart the great 
dangers we are in by our unhappy divisions. Take 
away all hatred and prejudice, and whatsoever else 
may hinder us from godly union and concord; that, 
as there is but one body, and one spirit, and one hope 
of our calling, one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one 
God and Father of us all, so we may henceforth be all 
of one heart, and of one soul, united in one holy bond 
of truth and peace, of faith and charity, and may with 
one mind and one mouth glorify Thee; through Jesus 
Christ our Lord. Amen. 

for t^e 3^ncreaj0ie of tl)e a^inijeftrp. 

OLORD Jesus Christ, who didst command Thy 
disciples to pray the Lord of the harvest that He 
would send forth laborers into His harvest; We beseech 



OBDEB FOB EVENING WOBSHIP. ^ 

Thee graciously to increase the number of faithful 
ministers of Thy "Word and sacraments, and to send 
them forth among all nations of men; that perishing 
souls may be saved, and the bounds of Thy blessed 
kingdom be enlarged. We ask it, O merciful Saviour, 
for the glory of Thy name, who livest and reignest with 
the Father and the Holy Ghost, one God, world without 
end. Amen 

for %\\ l©I)0 2D0 m IBorfe of m €I)urfl|. 

OLORD, without whom our labor is but lost, and 
with whom Thy little ones go forth as the mighty ; 
We humbly beseech Thee to prosper all works in Thy 
church undertaken according to Thy holy will, and 
grant to Thy laborers a pure intention, patient faith, 
sufficient success upon earth, and the blessedness of 
serving Thee in heaven ; through Jesus Christ our Lordo 
Amen. 

jpot a^i^^ion^ anil ^i^^itmant^. 

OGOD, who hast made of one blood all nations of 
men to dwell on all the face of the earth, and 
didst send Thy blessed Son to preach peace to them 
that are far off and to them that are nigh ; Grant that 
all the people of heathen lands may seek after Thee and 
find Thee ; and hasten, O Lord, the fulfillment of Thy 
promise to pour out Thy Spirit upon all flesh; through 
Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 



^ ORDEU FOR EVEXIXG WORSHIP. 

A LMIGHTY God, who by Thy Son Jesus Christ 
jl\. didst give commandment to the holy apostles that 
they should go into all the world and preach the gospel 
to every creature ; Grant to us whom Thou hast called in- 
to Thy church a ready will to obey Thy word, and fill us 
with a hearty desire to make Thy way known upon earth? 
Thy sa^ing health among all nations. Look with com- 
passion upon the heathen that have not known Thee^ 
and on the multitudes that are scattered abroad as 
sheep having no shepherd. O heavenly Father, Lord 
of the harvest, have respect, we beseech Thee, to our 
jDrayers, and send forth laborers mto Thine harvest. 
Fit and prepare them by Thy grace for the work of 
their ministry. Give them the spirit of power, and of 
love, and of a sound mind: strengthen them to endure 
hardness; and grant that by their life and doctrine they 
may show forth Thy glory, and set forward the salva- 
tion of all men; through Jesus Christ our Lord. 
Allien. 



OLORD Jesus Christ, the great shepherd of the 
sheep, who seekest those that are gone astray, 
bindest up those that are broken, and healest those that 
are sick; Bless, we beseech Thee, the effort now being 
made to convert souls unto Thee. Open the deaf ears 
of the wanderers, that thev mav hear the words which 
belong unto their salvation; and grant that those whom 
Thou dost raise to ne^viiess of life, i^ay, through Thy 



ORDEB FOR EVENING WORSHIP. 49 

grace, persevere unto the end; of Thy mercy, O our 
God, who art blessed, and hvest with the Father and 
the Holy Ghost, one God, world without end. Amen. 

for %\\ €^n^mn^. 

OLORD Jesus Christ, grant, we beseech Thee, that 
Thy servants, quickened by Thy Spirit, strength- 
ened by Thy power, illuminated by Thy splendor, 
and filled with Thy grace, may walk day by day, leaning 
upon Thy divine help. Grant them, O Lord, a lively 
faith, a perfect love, and true humility. Grant that there 
may be in them simple affection, strong patience, 
persevering obedience, perpetual peace, a pure 
mind, a right and clean heart, a firm will, a 
holy conscience, sincere repentance, spiritual strength, 
and unstained life; so that after they have fought 
a good fight, manfully finished their course, and 
faithfully kept the faith, they may receive the crown 
of righteousness, which Thou wilt give in that day to 
all who love Thy coming. Ameii. 

for i1^t €xttn^iwi of Cftri^t'^ Jtingliom^ 

OMOST merciful Saviour and Redeemer, who 
wouldst not that any should perish, but that all 
men should be saved and come to the knowledge of the 
truth; Fulfill Thy gracious promise to be present with 
those who are gone forth in Thy name to pi^each the 
gospel of salvation in distant lands. Be with them in 



50 OBDEB FOB EVEXIXG WOBSHIP. 

all perils by land or by water, in sickness and distress, 
in Aveariness and painfnlness, in disappointment and 
persecution. Bless them, we beseech Thee, with Thy 
continual favor; and send Thy Holy Spirit to guide 
them into all truth. O Lord, let Thy ministers be 
clothed with righteousness, and gi*ant that Thy Word 
spoken by their mouths may never be spoken in vain. 
Endue them with power from on high, and so prosper 
Thy work in their hands, that the fullness of the Gen- 
tiles may be gathered in, and all Israel be saved. Hear 
us, O Lord, for Thy mercy's sake, and grant that all 
who are called by Thy name may be one in Thee, and 
may abound more and more in prayers and offerings 
for the coming of Thy kingdom throughout the world, 
to Thy honor and glory, who livest and reignest with 
the Father and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world 
without end. Amen. 

ALMIGHTY Lord our God, direct our steps into 
the way of peace, and strengthen our hearts to 
obey Thy commands : may the day-spring visit us from 
on high, and give light to those who sit in darkness and 
the shadow of death; that they may adore Thee for 
Thy mercy, follow Thee for Thy truth, desire Thee 
for Thy sweetness, who art the hope of Israel and the 
Saviour of mankind. Amen. 



ORDER FOR EVENING WORSHIP, 



51 



Irag^rs Atx i\t %\itixm%. 



OGOD, who art the guide and shepherd of all 
faithful souls; Grant unto us who have now tasted 
of Thy goodness^ that the eyes of our spirit may never 
cease to see Thee, nor our ears to hear Thy voice ; that 
so we, constantly remembering Thy love and goodness 
towards men, may with a pure heart and faithful mind 
give ourselves to serve and follow Thee; through 
Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 



OGOD, who hast revealed to us the light of Thy 
Gospel, and called us into the fellowship of Thy 
Son Jesus Christ; Bless tons Thy word which we have 
heard this day; and grant that we may put away the 
works of darkness, and may walk in purity, uprightness, 
and sincerity; that we may have fellowship with Thee, 
for Thou art light, and with Thee there is no dai^kness 
at all; that, when the shadows of this mortal life are 
passed away, we may behold the King in His beauty, 
and be made paiiakers of His everlasting glory; 
through the same Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 



52 OBDER FOB EVEXIX9 WOBSHIP. 

OGOD, who didst teach the hearts of Thy faithful 
people, by sending to them the light of Thy Holy 
Spirit; Grant us, by the same Spirit, to have a right 
understanding of Thy saving truth. Visit, we pray 
Tliee, this congregation with Thy love and favor; and 
enUghten our minds more and more Avith the light of the 
everlasting Gospel; through Jesus Christ our Lord. 
Amen. 

OGOD, who hast called us to be children of the 
resurrection, and hast made us citizens of the 
Jerusalem which is above; Grant that w^hensoever 
in the dimness of this life present our eyes are holden 
that we see Thee not, our hearts may ahvay be attent- 
ive to Thy holy Word, and burn within us as it is 
opened by Thy Son, our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen. 

OGOD, who on the mount didst reveal to choser 
witnesses Thine only-begotten Son wonderfully 
transfigured, in raiment white and glistering; Mercifully 
grant that we, being delivered from the disquietude of 
this world, may be permitted to behold the King in His 
beauty, who with Thee, O Father, and Thee, O Holy 
Ghost, liveth and reigneth one God, world without 
end. Amen. 

A LMIGHTY God, our heavenly Father, w^ith whom 
-^^^^ there is no darkness, but the night shineth as the 
day; Keep and defend us, and all Thy children, in soul 
and body, during the coming night. May we rest in 



ORDEB FOB EVENING WOBSHIP, 53 

the consciousness of Thy favor; in the peace of a good 
conscience ; in the hope of a better hfe ; in the faith of 
Thy providence ; in the love of Thy Spirit. 

May we rise up again to dihgence in our several 
callings, to work the work of God while the day lasts, 
seeing that the night cometh in which no man can 
work. And whether we wake or sleep, may we live 
together with Christ. Amen. 

OLORD God, who hast commanded that no man 
should be idle, but that all should work the thing 
that is good, and hast taught us by Thy holy apostle, 
that whatsoever we do we may do all to Thy glory; 
Grant that we may each of us this week look up to 
Thee in our several occupations, and diligently strive 
to do those duties which Thou layest to our hand. May 
we do our work heartily as in Thy sight who seest us, 
for Thou wilt not forget our work if it be offered to 
Thee, through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with 
Thee and the Holy Ghost, be glory for ever. Amen. 

OLORD God, the life of mortals, the light of the 
faithful, the strength of those who labor, and the 
repose of the dead; Grant us a tranquil night free 
from all disturbance; that after an interval of quiet 
sleep, we may, by Thy bounty, at the return of light, 
be endued with activity from Thy Holy Spirit, and 
enabled in security to rendcM* thanks to Thee; through 
Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen, 



54 OBDEB FOB EVENING WOBSHIP, 

THE grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the 
love of God, and the communion of the Holy 
Ghost, be with you all. Amen. 



THE peace of God, which passeth all under- 
standing, keep your hearts and minds in the 
knowledge and love of God, and of His Son Jesus 
Christ our Lord; and the blessing of God Almighty, 
the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost, be amongst 
you, and remain with you always. Amen. 



OJU>i:ii I'OU iCVENlNii \\()i:>siiii'. 55 

ffbc (iTommanLimcnts. 



Minister, (iod sp^ilvc nil llicsc words, sa>iii;^-: I 
lun (he Lord Ihy (mxI. ^IMioii slinll liiiAC no ollh'r ;4<mIs 
Ix'lorc inc. 

Pcop/c. Lord, li;i\(' incri y ii|M)n w^^ :\\n\ incline <»iir 
liciirls to k('c|) Mils L-ivv. 

Minister. ^Hion sIimK nol in;ikc unto (lire ;iny 
jj^iavcn iinnj^c, or iiny likeness of ;inyMiin<; (li:i( is in 
iliie h('nv(^n iihovc, or (li;il is in (he cnrlli hcncnlh, or lli;i| 
is in (he WJilcrs iindc^r I he cnri li : llioii sli;il( noj how 
(l(^wn IhyscIC lo llidii, nor serve llieiii, lor I ilie Lord 
lljiy ()iod nin it jcjilons (iod, visilin;^" Mie ini(|iiily of IIk^ 
(atJHM'S n|)on IIk^ children nnio Ihelhird ;iiid foiirlh 
^^•('nernlion oT (hem lh;il h;ile nie; ;ind showini;* iiierey 
lirHo lho(is:inds oT ihein (linl lov(^ ine ;iiid kee|) iii\ 
coininiindnH^nls. 

/V'oy>A. Lord, luive iiierey upon lis, :ind ineliiie 
owv heiirls to keep (his Inw. 

Minister, II1011 sli;il( no(, (;ike (he n;ime oC 1 he 
Lord Ihy (iod in v;iin; lor (he Lord will no! hold him 
fj^uillJess (hid, (nkelh his n;iiiie in v;iin. 

reopte. Lord, h;ive nierey upon lis, ;md iiiehne 
onr he;ir(s (o keep (his l;iw. 

Minister, Iveineinher (he s;ihh:i(h d;i\ ((► keep i(, 
holy. Six dnys sliJill- thoii Inhor ;iiid do ;ill (liv work: 
l)ii( (he sevendi dny is (he s;ihh;i(h oi'die Lord (liy 



5(5 OEDER FOB EVEXlNLr WOM^UIF. 

God: in it thou sluilt not do any work, thou, nor thy 
son, nor thy daughter, thy manservant, nor thy maid- 
servant, nor thy cattle, nor thy stranger that is within 
thy gates ; for in six days the Lord made heaven and 
earth, the sea, and all that in them is, and rested the 
seventh day; wherefore the Lord blessed the sabbath 
day and hallowed it. 

People. Lord, have mercy upon us, and incline 
our hearts to keep this law. 

Minister. Honor thy father and thy mother, that 
thy days may be long upon the land which the Lord 
thy God giveth thee. 

Peojole. Lord, have mercy upon us, and incline 
our hearts to keep this law. 

Minister. Thou shalt not kill. 

People Lord, have mercy upon us, and incline 
our hearts to keep this law. 

Minister. Thou shalt not commit adultery. 

People. Lord, have mercy upon us, and inchne 
our hearts to keep this law. 

Minister. Thou shalt not steal. 

People ^ Lord, have mercy upon us, and incline 
our hearts to keep this law. 

Minister. Thou shalt not bear false witness 
against thy neighbor. 

Peo2ole. Lord, have mercy upon us, and incline 
our hearts to keep this law. 

Minister. Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor's 
house, thou shah not covet thy neighbor's wife, nor his 



<>i!i)i:n Foi: h:vi':NiN(; \V(>i:siiir. 



57 



mansorvanl, nor his iruiidHervniil, iioi- liis o\% nor his 
ass, nor anylhiiijj;* tliat is Ihy nci^^hhor's. 

Peopla. Ijoi'd, have nicrcy upon lis, ;iii(l vvrilc. all 
these. iJiy laws in our hcar-ls, we Ix'sccch thee. 

Minuter. Hear also whaX our Lord ficsiis (Jhrist, 
saith. 

Hiou shall lov(^ the Loi'd tJiy (iod with all thy 
heartland with all Ihy soul, and with all thy mind: ^IMiis 
is the first and jj;[*eat eonnnandincnl . And tint second 
is like unto it : ^Thoii shalt love thy nei^^hhoi- as tliysell*. 
On tJiese two connnaiidincnts han;.;' all the law and the 
prophets. 



58 OEDLll FOB EVENING WORSHIP, 



%\t f itanD. 



COMPILED FROM EVANGELICAL SERVICES IN USE SINCE 
THE REFORMATION. 

Minister. O God the Father of Heaven, 

People. Have mercy upon us. 

MiJiister. O God the Son, Redeemei^ of the world. 

People. Have mercy upon us. 

Minister. O God the Holy Ghost, our Comforter 
and Guide, 

Peoiole. Have mercy upon us. 

Minister. O Lamb of God, that takest away the 
sin of the world. 

People. Have meicy upon us, and grant us Thy 
peace. 

Minister. Remember not. Lord, our offences, nor 
the offences of our fathers : neither take Thou vengeance 
of our sins; spare us, good Lord, spare Thy people 
whom Thou hast redeemed with Thy most precious blood, 
and be not angry with us forever; 

People. Spare us, good Lord. 

Minister. From all evil and mischief; from sin, 
from the crafts and assaults of the devil^ from Thy 
wrath, and everlasting death, 

People. Good Lord, deliver us. 

Minister. From all blindness of heart; from pride, 
vain glory, and hypocrisy; from envy, hatred, and 
malice, and all uncharitableness, 



OBDEB FOB EVENING \V OB SHIP. 



59 



People. Good Lord, deliver us. 

Minister, From all unhallowed and sinful affec- 
tions, from all defilements of mind and body, from 
unbelief and contempt of Thy word and commandments, 

People. Good Lord, deliver us. 

Minister. From dying suddenly and unprepared; 
from war, pestilence, and famine; from hardness of 
heart, despair of Thy mercy^ and grieving of Thy Holy 
Spirit, 

People. Good Lord, deliver us. 

Minister. By the mystery of Thy holy incarna- 
tion, by Thy sacred birth and baptism, by Thy fasting 
and temptation. 

People. Good Lord, deliver us. 

Minister. By Thine agony and bloody sweat, by 
Thy cross and passion, by Thy precious death and burial, 
by Thy glorious resurrection and ascension, and by the 
coming of the Holy Ghost the Comforter, 

People. Good Lord, dehver us. 

Minister. Li all time of our tribulation, in all time 
of our prosperity, in the hour of death, and in the 
day of judgment. 

People. Good Lord, deliver us. 

Minister. We sinners beseech Thee to hear us, O 
Lord God, and that it may please Thee to rule and 
govern Thy holy church universal in the right Avay : 

People. We beseech Thee to hear us, good Lord. 

Minister. That it may please Thee to keep in the 
true worshiping of Thee, in righteousness and in hoH- 



60 OEDEB FOB E VEXING WOBSHIP. 

ness of life, Thv servants the President of the United 
States, the Governor of this Commonwealth, and all 
others in authority over us; endue them plenteously 
with Thy grace and heavenly gifts, that they may 
rightly administer justice and Avisely govern and faith- 
fully protect Thy people whom thou hast committed 
to their care; 

People, AVe beseech Thee to hear us, good Lord. 

Minister. That it may please Thee to preserve in 
purity of doctrine, in soundness of word, and in holi- 
ness of life, all pastors and ministers of Thy church; to 
send forth faithful laborers into Thy harvest; to encour- 
age thy missionaries in our own land and among all 
nations; and to grant the increase of Thy word and the 
fruit of Thy Spuit unto all that hear; 

People. We beseech Thee to hear us, good Lord. 

Minister, That it may please Thee to comfort the 
sick and afflicted, especially those known to ourselves 
whom we name in our hearts before Thee; to succor all 
who are in danger; to bless young children; to show 
Thy pity upon all prisoners and captives ; to defend and 
provide for fatherless children and widows, and all that 
are desolate and oppressed; to keep in peace and safe- 
ty the stranger in a strange land, and all who are far 
from home, that they may never want the comforting 
sense of Thy presence; and to have mercy upon all 
sorts and conditions of men ; 

People, We beseech Thee to hear us, good Lord. 

Minister, That it may please Thee to forgive our 



OBDEB FOB EVENING WOBSHIF. gj 

enemies^ persecutors, and slanderers, and to turn their 
hearts ; 

People. We beseech Thee to hear us, good Lord. 

Minister. That it may please Thee to give and pre- 
serve to our use the kindly fruits of the earth, so as in 
due time we may enjoy them; 

People. We beseech Thee to hear us, good Lord. 

Minister. That it may please Thee to give us true 
repentance, to forgive all our sins as we from our hearts 
forgive all who trespass against us, and to endue 
us with the grace of Thy Holy Spirit to amend our 
lives according to Thy holy word; 

People. We beseech Thee to hear us, good Lord. 

Minister. We poor sinners beseech Thee to hear 
us, gracious Lord our God, and to keep us in everlast- 
ing communion with all Thy faithful children who have 
entered into the joy of their Lord, especially with those 
who are dear to our souls, and with the whole church 
triumphant; that we may all at last rest together in 
Thy presence, from our labors. 

People. Glory be to Him who is the resurrection 
and the life, in the church which waiteth for Him and 
in that which surroundeth Him for ever and ever. 
Amen. 



